1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2004 Subaru Outback is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Outback weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montclair | Outback |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |